Albanus, a Roman Officer, Became Our First Martyr When He...
Albanus, a Roman Officer, Became Our First Martyr When He Was Beheaded Near Verulamium
Carriage print, BR (LMR) 'Albanus, a Roman Officer, became our first martyr when he was beheaded near Verulamium in AD 303 for helping a Christian priest. St Albans Abbey stands on the site of the martyrdom.' by artist A.R. Whitear, 1955, Man in purple robe about to be beheaded by Roman soldier.